Yamaha has been in the pursuit of launching their 300cc R3 to their present line up in India. But Beyond that Yamaha has recently announced that they would be slicing the prices of their bikes the R3 as well as the Mt-03 up by Rs 1.10 lakh from February 1 2025. So the Yamaha R3 would be priced around Rs 3,59,000 and the Mt 03 at Rs 3,49,900. As per the company the prices have been sliced to cater to a growing demand of premium motorcycles in India.
The Bike would have new design that would be inspired by the sharp lines and design of the bikes higher up in Yamaha Clan. These include the R6 as well as the R9. New R3 would have sharper lines and a completely new front fascia.
New Changes
Beyond the other cosmetic changes the bike would have a addition of new Up Side Down forks. The design patents have further revealed that the new bike would be equipped with a LCD instrument cluster similar to the YZF-R15 V3.
The model that had been launched in the US recently, has been priced at USD 5,499. This would roughly translate to Rs 4.62 lakh.
Engine Specs
The Engine of the bike would be the same 321 cc DOHC 4V- parallel twin liquid cooled engine that is capable of developing 41 bhp. The R7 would have a peak torque 30 NM. The Transmission would be mated to a slip and assist clutch along with a 6 speed gearbox.
Some of the other standout features would include a Y connect app support, and 17 inch alloy wheels. To keep the bike ready for the track duty it would have a 50: 50 weight distribution to keep the bike well balanced while cornering and riding. Beyond that the free revving engine as well as the sporty clip on handlebars are the key attributes that give the bike its quintessential sporty appeal.
What would The New Design Bring
The new front fascia of the bike would get quad LED DRL signature headlamp. The bike would have a single projector headlamp in the middle that would allow the bike to have a quintessential look that it is known for. While the prices have been sliced the R3 is still a tad more expensive than the other competitors in the market.
Comparison With Competitors
| Comparison | TVS RR310 | KTM RC 390 | Yamaha R3 |
| Engine | 312.2 cc Engine | 373.27 CC | 321 cc Engine |
| Performance | 38 Ps pf Peak Power | 42.9 BHP | 40.8 Bhp @10750 rpm |
| Torque | 29 NM @6700 rpm | 37 NM @7000 rpm | 29.6 NM @ 9000 rpm |
| Suspension | Inverted cartridge Telescopic Suspension for the front – Two Arm aluminum die Cast Swingarm for the rear | WP apex USD Forks, 43 mm Diameter( Front) WP Apex Monoshock , 10 Step Adjustable | Telescopic Forks. Along With Preload Adjustable rear Monoshock- Dual Channel ABS |
| Price | Rs 2,75,000 to Rs 2,97,000 | Rs 3,21,173 | Rs 3,59,900 |
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